Mysuru: Three women were rescued and a woman manager was arrested after police raided a spa and massage centre in Siddarthanagar following information about alleged prostitution activities, according to police.
The raid was conducted at Silver Cloud Spa and Massage Center on Vinaya Marga, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Nazarbad Police Station. Police said the action followed information received by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, regarding alleged illegal activities at the premises.
Personnel from the CEN Crime Police Station and Nazarbad Police Station took part in the operation. The rescued women were subsequently provided rehabilitation support, police said.
Police receive information about alleged activities
According to the police, information was received about alleged prostitution being conducted at the spa under the guise of massage services.
Following the information, officers and staff from the CEN Crime Police Station and Nazarbad Police Station conducted a raid at the premises.
During the operation, police found three women at the centre and rescued them. The women were reportedly being drawn into prostitution activities, according to the police account cited by Times of India.
Police said rehabilitation assistance was provided to the rescued women following the raid.
Spa manager arrested
The woman manager of the massage centre was arrested during the police action.
Police alleged that the manager was involved in running the prostitution racket and collecting money unlawfully. A case has been registered at Nazarbad Police Station in connection with the incident.
The allegations are part of the police investigation, and further proceedings will determine the circumstances and role of those accused in the case.
The raid was carried out after the police received specific information about the alleged activities at the centre.
Owner reportedly absconding
Police have identified the owner of the massage centre as Sandeep.
According to police, Sandeep allegedly operated the prostitution business under the guise of a spa and massage centre and was involved in the illegal collection of money.
He was not present during the raid and is currently reported to be absconding.
Police have launched efforts to trace and apprehend him as part of the investigation.
Case registered at Nazarbad Police Station
A case has been registered at Nazarbad Police Station following the raid.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged activities at the premises and the roles of the individuals involved.
Police are also working to trace the absconding owner.
The raid involved personnel from both the CEN Crime Police Station and Nazarbad Police Station, reflecting coordination between units during the operation.
Rehabilitation support provided to rescued women
Police said the three women rescued from the premises were provided rehabilitation assistance.
The development is significant because authorities have described the women as having been drawn into the alleged prostitution activity. The police action therefore involved not only enforcement against the alleged operators but also the rescue and rehabilitation of the women found at the premises.
Details regarding the identities, backgrounds or circumstances of the rescued women have not been disclosed in the report.
Maintaining their privacy is important while the investigation and any related legal proceedings continue.
Police step up action against illegal activities
The raid is part of police action against alleged illegal activities being conducted under the cover of commercial establishments such as spas and massage centres.
Such establishments are required to operate within applicable laws and regulations. Where police receive information about unlawful activity, they can conduct investigations and take action in accordance with the law.
In this case, the police said the spa was being used as a front for alleged prostitution activities.
The investigation will establish the evidence and determine the legal responsibility of the accused.
Investigation underway
With the manager arrested and the owner reportedly absconding, police are continuing their investigation into the case.
Officials are expected to examine the operations of the establishment and gather evidence relating to the alleged activities.
The police will also attempt to trace the owner identified as Sandeep.
Further developments could emerge as investigators question those connected with the establishment and examine the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
Conclusion
Three women were rescued after Mysuru police raided Silver Cloud Spa and Massage Center on Vinaya Marga in Siddarthanagar, following information about alleged prostitution activities. A woman manager was arrested and a case was registered at Nazarbad Police Station.
Police have also identified the spa’s owner, Sandeep, as an accused in the alleged operation and said he is absconding. Efforts are underway to trace him. The three rescued women have been provided rehabilitation support, while the investigation into the alleged activities continues.